How Many Syllables In Smother?
2syllables
Smother has 2 syllables, smoth-er. It is a disyllabic word.
smother
/ˈsmʌð.ə/ UK /ˈsmʌð.ɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, smoth.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/V
Division By Sound
/smʌð.ə/
Division By Letters
smoth-er
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Smother
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | sm | ʌ | ð | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
Why Smother Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /ð/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in smother?
Smother has 2 syllables, smoth-er. In British English it is transcribed /ˈsmʌð.ə/.
Which syllable is stressed in smother?
The first syllable, smoth, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of smother?
Smother has the structure CCVC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide smother into syllables?
By sound, smʌð.ə. By letters, as a spelling guide, smoth-er.